Aramade couldn't stop laughing as the two were sharing their thoughts on how they felt about each other before things kicked off. They sat comfortably on the bed enjoying their time together. "Wait," Ara said. "Are you saying you heard everything I said the day your brother was taking us to the airport?"

"Clean, clean!!" Prince Ire laughed. Suddenly showing Ara another side of him she'd never seen. This time, his laugh was loud and rough. So cute like a baby. He seemed to be totally carried away by the conversation. "That day, I wasn't listening to songs. I almost laughed when you lied that you were unpacking to pack your things well. Babe your lies are too fragile ehnn. I was actually with the letters that day, and I knew that was what you were looking for."

Ara couldn't help laughing. She found it very hard to believe Prince Ire's confession. "OMG! Kill me! No! I will kill you instead." Ara pounced on Prince Ire. Those times she thought she never existed or was not even noticed by him was just an act. Somehow, Ara loved the fact that she had been on his mind for quite a long time. She loved the fact that she gave him restless nights.

Her reaction towards his confession made Prince Ire laugh so hard and end up making fun of her. "Miss calm down," he said, grabbing her two hands with his strong hands. Then moved his hands to her waist holding her tightly. "You think that's the worst thing I did to you already." He confessed again.

Upon hearing that, Aramade paused. "Don't tell me you read it? Oh, jeez! I hate you Ire. I hate you, I hate you big time!" She pounced on him again.

Prince Ire dodge all the punches she threw at him. "Common babe, what type of market is that?" Prince Ire asked. "You think I stole it for keeping sake or what?" Prince Ire grinned, enjoying the fun he was having. "You see that letters, I read mine more than five times. You seem to be a good writer."

Ara returned back to her position laughing. The way Prince Ire talks made her smile and laugh most times. "But how do you know when I tell a lie? Like, you seem to know but you always allow me to keep fooling myself. It's embarrassing sometimes."

Prince Ire grinned. "What do you expect from a skillful, competent gynecologist."

Ara rolled her eyes. "Please,,,please... don't come with that one please." Then she laughed, consumed by her feelings for Prince Ire. She couldn't hide the fact that his smiles made her kneels weak. The way he looked at her made her blush and completely overwhelmed with love. The love she never knew could blossom so quickly. 

"Lol, look at you," Prince Ire said. "Actually, it's very easy when it comes to you. You are very emotional and you put your emotions in almost everything. When you are sad, happy, in good terms with someone and when you are telling the truth. So, it's easy to know when you lie because there is always that lack of emotions and avoiding of eyes."

"Oshey! Skillful, competent doctor!" Ara teased getting her nose squeezed by Prince Ire.

"I will eat your mouth," Prince Ire joked.

Ara grinned and ended up laughing a little. She gave Prince Ire a quick look before replying. "What do you expect from a doctor that likes food. Everything is eatable."

That got Prince Ire laughing. Ara didn't get what he meant, so he dropped it. "Sign of good living please."

"Of course," Aramade replied. "Your big mouth is the result of the good living."

This time, it was Prince Ire who pounced on Ara squeezing her nose till she pleaded for help. The two laughed at their silly moments and wish it didn't end. Prince Ire was able to put his worries aside and it was worth it. "So tell me, why did you break up with your last boyfriend?" Prince Ire asked.

"Sex," Ara responded. "He broke up with me because of sex."

Prince Ire stared at the ceiling. He wasn't expecting such reply. "But why sex? That shouldn't be a big deal unless you denied him."

Ara laid down next to Prince Ire and laughed, turning to his side. Prince Ire who was also looking at the ceiling turned to Ara as well. "I'm sure he must have moved on by now, and must have gotten what he wanted."

"Yes," Ara replied. "I was just twenty then, and I wasn't sure if I was ready for sex or not. I haven't even achieved anything in my life to start running after sex. But then, I was committed to the relationship because I did love him and I thought I had reached my last bus stop. He said all sort of things to me when I told him I wasn't ready. He said I didn't love him. He said I've been fooled by my beauty thinking everyman will stay with me because of it. He told me if I truly love him, and really wanted the relationship to move on, I would give him what he wanted. But what about me?" Aramade said. "What about my decisions? My feelings? He almost brainwashed me."

Prince Ire sighed and stared at Ara. Now the two were facing each other. "And you said he loves you?"

"What he made me believe actually."

Prince Ire smiled at her. "Babe, I know how to respect a lady's decision. If a man truly loves a woman, he's expected to respect her decisions. Also her feelings. The fact that you told him you weren't ready, he doesn't need to have you to go to that extent of proving your love for him. To me, respecting your partner's decisions shows how committed you are in that relationship and how much you respect them for who they are. It shows how much your partner wants the relationship with you, still choosing you over every other person. But the fact that you told him that and he still decided to hurl insults at you making you feel like the bad egg shows how manipulative he is."

Ara smiled at Prince Ire. "Just like you said earlier, he got what he wanted. There is this girl in my street who knew we were dating. And because Fola is very handsome too, he was able to attract lots of ladies around him. Days after he broke up with me, he started dating that girl. Now he has a baby. She broke up with him some weeks after they started dating."

"Wawu!" Prince Ire shook his head.

Ara chuckled, covering Prince Ire's mouth as she continued. "Some weeks back," Ara stated. "He realized the baby wasn't his because while the girl was sleeping with him, she was also sleeping with her former boyfriend still. She was sleeping with Fola because he's handsome. And was also sleeping with her former boyfriend because he gives her money more than Fola did."

Prince Ire grinned and eventually laughed. "This should be the next super story. See drama. Short lesson to be learnt. When you meet someone committed to you in a relationship, take your time. Do not rush things. The way people see things and take themselves are totally different. Sex could be a big deal for someone. Respect could be that big deal. Being caring could also be. Ordinary kiss self could be a big deal to someone. Every man and woman should recognize that. Once you realize that and you really want that relationship to work, be patient. But then, you can always get that thing you want if you leave, but ask yourself, is that the only thing you want in that relationship?"

Ara smiled at Prince Ire. "My everyday teacher. You wanna guess what happened after then?"

Prince Ire nodded. "He came back pleading right?"

"Exactly!" Ara said. "He told me he was ready to wait till I'm ready. He promise he wouldn't give up on me because I'm the lady that has all he wants in a woman."

"Well," Prince Ire smiled at Ara folding his arms on his chest. "His era passed a long time ago. You are going no where miss." He threw her a wink and licked his lower lips. "The pot is mine."

Ara couldn't help it. The blush she had on her face wasn't a joke. The more she tried to act like she was cool, the more the blush on her face was there to stay.

Prince Ire smiled. "Blush and stop acting cool with me. I will start the countdown till the day I get to taste from your pot of soup."

This time, Ara burst into laughter. "You are a dirty boy. I sense you are knacking me in your head already. I cover my pot with the blood of Jesus."

It was Prince Ire's turn to laugh. The moment he tried to grab Ara, she jumped out of the bed and ran to the door. "Bros I'm hungry. I haven't taken breakfast today. Hope you can cook cause this baby is hungry."

Prince Ire got up. "Are you joking with me? I've never cooked in my life. Even my noodles taste lifeless." Prince Ire scratched the back of his head. "People cook for---"

"Please,, please... follow me to the kitchen and come and learn how to cook rice. Lemme teach you how to bring that food to life." Ara interrupted, making fun of Prince Ire. "Where is your phone let's order for something first."

The moment Ara switched on Prince Ire's phone, a call came in. "You have a call. Unknown number." Ara stretched out his phone to him.

Prince Ire collected it and contemplated on picking it or not. He eventually picked the call. "Hello." 

"We are calling to strike a deal with you." The unknown voice said. "We got the video you sent to us and we don't want that getting to the public at all."

Video? Prince Ire repeated in his mind. He doesn't know what the guy was talking about but he kept quiet listening to him. It seemed someone was helping him. And that someone, he does not know.

"Stop all that nonsense and give me the phone." The familiar voice said. Prince Ire recognized the voice. It was Agbaje's voice. "Now you've proved how stubborn you are. But you see that video, it can't get out there! That documents can't be seen by anybody. All the receipts you sent to us can't be shared with anyone I beg you. You and your gang has proved to be cunning and smart. We have just forty eight hours and I assure you your friend will be released. I regret doing this, but don't ever think we lost to you bastard!"

"Are you done?" Prince Ire finally said. "Remember you have just forty eight hours." He played along. "Now get the hell out of here." Prince Ire ended the call. For few seconds, Prince Ire thought about who could be helping. Could it be one of the boys? He thought.

Ara who had a curious look on her face stared at Prince Ire. "Is everything alright?"

As Prince Ire was about to reply, his phone vibrated again. He knew the number for too long to suddenly have it erased out of his memory. It was Derin calling. When he didn't pick it, he got a message from her.

'We need to talk. There is something you need to know. Derin.'

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First of all, I want to say a very big thank you to everyone for being patient😄 guys, I throw kisses to you😘😘😘😘 you are an amazing set of people. Sis Nkechi, favour, bholuh😘 thank you so much for calling. And I also say a very big thank you to everyone who left messages for me. I really appreciate your love. May God's love never leave you ijn🙏

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